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Nordic Ecolabelling of
Dish washers
Version 3.7 • 14 March 2007 – 31 October 2014
Nordic Ecolabelling
Content
What is a Nordic Ecolabelled dish washer?
3
What can carry the Nordic Ecolabel?
3
How to apply
3
1
Requirements
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
5
7
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9
2
Environmental requirements
Requirements of efficiency and performance
Other requirements
Quality and regulatory requirements
Analyses and checks
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2.1
2.2
2.3
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10
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equirements concerning testing institute/analysis laboratory
R
Analysis and test methods
Follow-up inspections
Design of the Nordic Ecolabel
11
Validity of the criteria document
11
New criteria
11
Appendices:
Appendix1 Declaration from the dish washer manufacturer
Appendix 2 Marketing of Nordic Ecolabelled Dish washers
This document is a translation of an original in Swedish.
In case of dispute, the original document should be taken as authoritative.
003 Dish washers, version 3.7, 12 November 2013
Addresses
In 1989, the Nordic Council of Ministers decided to introduce a voluntary official ecolabel, the Swan.
These organisations/companies operate the Nordic Ecolabelling system on behalf of their own country’s
government. For more information, see the websites.
Denmark
Ecolabelling Denmark
Danish Standards Foundation
Kollegievej 6
DK-2920 Charlottenlund
Phone +45 72 300 450
Fax +45 72 300 451
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ecolabel.dk
Sweden
Ecolabelling Sweden
SE-118 80 Stockholm
Phone +46 8 55 55 24 00
Fax +46 8 55 55 24 01
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ecolabel.se
Norway
Ecolabelling Norway
Henrik Ibsens gate 20
NO-0255 Oslo
Phone +47 24 14 46 00
Fax +47 24 14 46 01
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ecolabel.no
Finland
Ecolabelling Finland
Box 489
FI-00101 Helsinki
Phone +358 424 2811
Fax +358 424 281 299
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ecolabel.fi
Iceland
Ecolabelling Iceland
Umhverfisstofnun
Suðurlandsbraut 24
IS-108 Reykjavik
Phone +354 591 20 00
Fax +354 591 20 20
E-mail: [email protected]
www.svanurinn.is
This document may only be copied in its entirety and
without any kind of alteration. It may be quoted from
provided that Nordic Ecolabelling is stated as the source.
What is a Nordic Ecolabelled dish washer?
The greatest environmental impact caused by a dish washer comes from its
use. These Nordic Ecolabel criteria focus therefore on requirements regarding
the use of the machine. To be awarded a Nordic Ecolabel licence, a machine
must meet environmental requirements without compromising performance.
A Nordic Ecolabelled dish washer fulfils requirements in a number of areas,
such as:
l electricity
and water consumption
l the
reduced use of certain materials that are hazardous to health and the
environment
l the
recycling of materials
l cleaning
and rinsing performance.
l noise
The requirements for energy consumption are set for the lowest-possible
usage. By reducing energy levels we can influence the effects energy sources
have on global warming.
What can carry the Nordic Ecolabel?
Compact/worktop and floorstanding dish washers for household use can be
Nordic Ecolabelled. The dish washer may be a freestanding or integrated model.
How to apply
Each requirement is marked with the letter R (requirement) and a number. All
requirements must be fulfilled to be awarded a licence.
Icons in the text
The text describes how the applicant shall demonstrate fulfilment of each
requirement. There are also icons in the text to make this clearer. These icons
are:
(
Enclose
The requirement checked on site
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Application
The application shall be sent to Nordic Ecolabelling in the country in which the
dish washers is sold/the applicant carries on activities. See page 2 for addresses.
The application documents comprise an application form and documentation
demonstrating fulfilment of the requirements (specified in the criteria).
Further information and assistance may be available. Visit the Web site of the
national ecolabelling body for more information.
Documentation
The methods used for testing of dish washers are described in chapter 2.2.
The laboratory which performs the tests shall be named and it shall declare
that it fulfil the requirements in chapter 2.1.
All tests shall be performed by an independent test institute at the recommended standard programme if nothing else is stated.
Sales in other Nordic countries
Registering a licence in another Nordic country allows the Nordic Ecolabel to be
used on a larger market. The following must be submitted to Nordic Ecolabelling:
l Form
for sales in other Nordic countries.
l Copy
of license
l Instruction
manual in the local language.
l Information
on marketing in the valid country, according to appendix 2.
Registration is free of charge but an annual fee shall be paid in accordance
with the national regulations.
On-site inspection
In connection with handling of the application, Nordic Ecolabelling normally
performs an on-site inspection to ensure adherence to the requirements. For
such an inspection, data used for calculations, original copies of submitted certificates, test records, purchase statistics, and similar documents that support the
application must be available for examination.
Costs
An application fee is charged to companies applying for a licence. There is an
additional annual fee based on the turnover of the Nordic Ecolabelled dish
washers.
Enquiries
Please contact Nordic Ecolabelling if you have any queries or require further
information. See page 2 for addresses.
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1 Requirements
All environmental and performance requirements must be tested using the same
programme – the appliance’s ”recommended standard programme”. It must
be made clear to the end customer that it is this programme that fulfils Nordic
Ecolabel requirements. The duration of this programme must also be stated.
1.1
Environmental requirements
R1
Energy efficiency
The dish washer must, with recommended standard programme, fulfil the
requirements of energy efficiency class A or higher as defined in Commission
delegated regulation (EU) No 1059/2010 with regard to energy labelling of
household dishwashers.
(
Report
containing the results of the energy efficiency test, performed
according to the method specified.
R2
Water consumption
The dish washer must use a maximum of 1.2 litres of water per place setting
in accordance with EN 50242.
(
Report
containing the results of the test, performed according to the method
specified.
R3
Dish washer detergents
The dish washer shall have clear volumetric markings on the detergent dispenser allowing the user to adjust the detergent quantity used according to
the type and amount of load and its degree of soil.
(
The
manufacturer must certify that the requirement is fulfilled.
R4
Noise
Airborne acoustic noise from the machine, in terms of sound power level,
must not exceed 48 dB(A) from freestanding or integrated dish washers,
measured in accordance with the test method specified and using the same
standard programme as used for measuring energy efficiency.
(
Report
containing the results of the noise test, performed according to the
method specified.
R5
Marking of plastic parts
Plastic parts weighing more than 25 grams must be provided with markings
specifying the material, in accordance with ISO 11 469.
(
The
manufacturer must certify that the requirement is fulfilled in accordance
with Appendix 1.
R6
Heavy metals
No substances based on cadmium, lead mercury or their compounds may
be added to parts.
(
The
manufacturer must certify that the requirement is fulfilled in accordance
with Appendix 1.
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R7
Flame retardants in plastic parts
The following flame retardants may not be added to plastic materials:
l polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)
l polybrominated
biphenyl ethers (PBDE)
l chloroparaffins
with chain length 10-13 carbon atoms and chlorine content
>50% by weight (CAS no 85535-84-8).
Plastic parts heavier than 25 grams shall not contain flame retardant substances that are assigned any of the risk phrases, as defined in Council
Directive 67/548/EEC as last amended by commission Directive 98/98/EEC:
l R45
(may cause cancer)
l R46
(may cause heritable genetic damage)
l R60
(may impair fertility)
l R61
(may cause harm to the unborn child).
This requirement does not apply to flame retardants that on application
change their chemical nature to no longer warrant classificationunder any
of the risk phraseslisted above, and where less than 0,1% of the flame
retardants in the treated part remains in the form as before application.
All flame retardants used in plastic parts heavier than 25 grams shall be
identified by name and CAS no.
(
l
The
manufacturer must certify that the requirement is fulfilled in accordance
with Appendix 1.
T he manufacturer must append a list of flame retardants, used in plastic
parts heavier than 25 grams, and their CAS numbers
l R8
Recycling
The product must be designed so that at least 75% by weight of the components, materials and substances of the apparatus can be reused or recycled
in accordance with the WEEE directive.
According to Article 4 of the WEEE directive, this type of product must be
simple to reuse and the materials must be simple to recycle. This means that
joints must be easy to find and access, electronic components must be easy
to find and remove, the product must be easy to disassemble using common
standard tools, and it must be possible to separate out incompatible and
hazardous materials.
EEE: Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27
W
January 2003 on waste of electrical and electronic equipment.
(
Declaration
Appendix 1.
from the manufacturer that the requirement is fulfilled, see
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1.2
Requirements of efficiency and performance
R9
Cleaning performance
The dish washers cleaning performance index must, for the standard programme,
be higher than 1.12 as defined in Commission delegated regulation (EU) No
1016/2010 with regard to ecodesign requirements for household dishwashers.
(
Complete
test report from test of cleaning performance conducted
according to Commission delegated regulation (EU) No 1016/2010 with
regard to ecodesign requirements for household dishwashers.
R10
Drying performance
The dish washer must, with recommended standard programme, fulfil the
require­ments of drying performance class A as defined in Commission dele­
gated regulation (EU) No 1059/2010 with regard to energy labelling of
household dishwashers.
(
Complete
test report according to Commission delegated regulation (EU)
No 1059/2010 with regard to energy labelling of household dishwashers.
1.3
Other requirements
R11
Regulatory requirements regarding safety,
the working environment and the external environment
The manufacture of Nordic Ecolabelled dish washers must follow the legislation in force in each country of manufacture regarding recycling systems for
products and packaging, as well as safety, the working environment, occupational safety and conditions/concessions specific to production facilities.
Failure to comply with legislation may result in the withdrawal of the licence.
R12
Instructions
The machine must be sold with instructions that include descriptions of
correct use with regard to environmental impact and recommendations for
the optimum use of energy, water and dish washer detergents when using
the machine. These instructions must include the following:
a) The cover or first page must display the following text: ”More information on
how to further minimise environmental impacts is given in these instructions”.
b) Information about water softening
c) Information on the availability of environmentally suitable dish washer
detergents,
d) Instructions that the amount of dish washer detergent should be adjusted
to the hardness of the water, the type and quantity of load and its degree
of soil (e.g. a half-full machine requires less dish washer detergent than a
full machine).
e) Information on the dish washer’s consumption of energy and water at different temperatures and loads, so that the consumer can select a suitable
programme to minimise energy and water consumption. It must be made
clear that Nordic Ecolabel requirements are fulfilled by the recommended
standard programme.
f) Information on the duration of each programme.
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g) Maintenance instructions for the dish washer including the regular cleaning
of filters and pumps and the removal of deposits.
h) Instructions on how to install the machine to minimise noise.
i) Information that the failure to observe the above advice can lead to
a greater consumption of energy, water and/or dish washer detergent,
which can result in higher running costs and impaired performance.
j) Information on how the consumer can take advantage of the manufacturer’s take-back scheme.
(
Instructions.
R13
Design, settings
The machine must be clearly marked so that suitable settings can be selected
for different types of load. All programmes, must be clearly marked on the
dish washer.
(
The
applicant must certify that the requirement is fulfilled (e.g. with photographic evidence).
R14
Warranty
The manufacturer must provide a warranty that the dish washer will work
without fault for at least two years. The period of warranty shall start on
the date of delivery to the customer.
(
The
applicant must certify that the requirement is fulfilled.
R15
Spare parts
The availability of spare parts must be guaranteed for ten years after production of the machine has ceased.
(
The
applicant must certify that the requirement is fulfilled.
R16
Child safe
The front shall have a child safety device that easily can be switched on or
off, or other equal device.
(
The
applicant must certify that the requirement is fulfilled and it must be
recorded in the user manual.
1.4
Quality and regulatory requirements
To ensure that Nordic Ecolabel requirements are fulfilled, the following
procedures must be implemented.
R17
Nordic Ecolabel licence person
The company shall appoint a person responsible for ensuring the fulfilment
of Nordic Ecolabel requirements, and a contact person for communications
with Nordic Ecolabelling.
(
A
chart of the company’s organizational structure detailing who is responsible
for the above.
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R18
Documentation
The licencee must be able to present a copy of the application, and factual
and calculation data supporting the documents submitted on application
(including test reports, documents from suppliers and suchlike).
Checked on site.
R19
Quality of the dish washer
The licensee must guarantee that the quality of the production of the
Nordic Ecolabelled dish washer is maintained throughout the validity period
of the licence.
(
Procedures
for collating and, where necessary, dealing with claims and
complaints regarding the quality of the Nordic Ecolabelled dish washer.
R20
Planned changes
Written notice must be given to Nordic Ecolabelling of planned changes
that have a bearing on Nordic Ecolabel requirements.
(
Procedures
detailing how planned changes are handled.
R21
Unplanned nonconformities
Unplanned nonconformities that have a bearing on Nordic Ecolabel requirements must be reported to Nordic Ecolabelling in writing and journalled.
(
Procedures
detailing how unplanned nonconformities are handled.
R22
Traceability
The licencee must have a traceability system for the production of the
Nordic Ecolabelled dish washer.
(
Description
of/procedures for the fulfilment of the requirement.
R23
Take-back system
Relevant national regulations, legislation and/or agreements within the sector
regarding the recycling systems for products and packaging shall be met in the
Nordic countries in which the Nordic Ecolabelled dish washer are marketed.
(
Declaration
from the applicant regarding adherence to existing recycling/
take-back agreements.
R24
Marketing
Marketing of the Nordic Ecolabelled dish washer must comply with
”Regulations for the Nordic Ecolabelling of products” 22 June 2011 or later
versions.
(
Appendix
2 duly completed.
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2 Analyses and checks
2.1
equirements concerning testing institute/analysis
R
laboratory
The testing institute/analysis laboratory must be impartial and competent and
fulfil the general requirements in accordance with standard ISO/IEC 17025,
or be an accredited analysis laboratory.
2.2
Analysis and test methods
Energy efficiency and drying performance, with standard programme, shall be
tested in accordance with Commission delegated regulation (EU) No 1059/2010
with regard to energy labelling of household dishwashers.
Cleaning performance, with standard programme, shall be tested in accordance
with Commission delegated regulation (EU) No 1016/2010 with regard to
ecodesign requirements for household dishwashers.
Water consumption, with standard programme, shall be tested in accordance
with EN 50242.
Noise shall be tested in accordance with EN 60704-2-3 and EN 60704-3.
2.3
Follow-up inspections
Follow-up inspections of Nordic Ecolabel licenses may be initiated by Nordic
Ecolabelling. Such an inspection can be performed in a number of ways. For
example, a machine may be chosen at random from a retail outlet and tested
by an independent test institute. Nordic Ecolabelling carries the costs of such
tests. If, however, the machine does not comply with the details on which the
Nordic Ecolabel license is based, the licensee is liable to the costs.
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Design of the Nordic Ecolabel
Design of the Nordic Ecolabel:
licence number
”Dish washer”
Each licence has a unique six-figured licence number that must be displayed
along with the label.
More information on the design of the label can be found in ”Regulations for
the Nordic Ecolabelling of products” 22 June 2011 or later versions.
Validity of the criteria document
This criteria document, version 4, has been ratified by the Nordic Ecolabelling
Board on 14 March 2007 and applies until 30 June 2009.
On 29 May 2008, the Nordic Ecolabelling Board decided to prolong the
validity of the criteria with one year. The new version is called 3.1 and it is
valid until 30 June 2010.
The Secretariat Manager’s meeting decided on 9 June 2009 to prolong the
validity of the criteria with eighteen months until 31 December 2011. The
new version is called 3.2.
On 7 December 2010, the Nordic Ecolabelling Board decided to prolong the
validity of the criteria with one year. The new version is called 3.3 and it is valid
until 31 December 2012.
The Secretariat Manager’s meeting decided on 15 November 2011 to prolong
the validity of the criteria with ten months. It was also decided to make
changes in R1, R9, R10 and in chapter 2.2. The new version is called 3.4 and
is valid until 31 October 2013.
The Secretariat Manager’s meeting decided on 12 September 2012 to prolong
the validity of the criteria with six months until 30 April 2014. The new version
is called 3.5.
The Secretariat Manager’s meeting decided on 8 February 2013 to prolong the
validity of the criteria with three months until 31 July 2014. The new version is
called 3.6.
Nordic Ecolabelling of Dish washers 3.7 11 (12)
The Secretariat Manager’s meeting decided on 12 November 2013 to prolong
the validity of the criteria with three months until 31 October 2014. The new
version is called 3.7.
During the validity period, the Nordic Ecolabelling Board may decide on adjustments, clarifications and/or extensions of the criteria, and a new version will
then be issued. This does not normally involve any re-appraisal of licences that
have been granted.
One year prior to the expiry date of this criteria document at the latest the Nordic
Ecolabelling Board will provide information on future ecolabelling criteria.
New criteria
The following requirements will be assessed in future criteria:
l R
equirement
regarding heavy metals used in alloys and surface treatment.
l R
equirement
regarding flame retardants in plastics and electronic components.
l R
equirement
regarding provisions to connect the machine directly to a hot
water source.
l T
he
possibility to set the energy requirement to A+
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Appendix1 Declaration from the dish washer manufacturer
R5
re all plastic components that weigh more than 25 grams marked in
A
accordance with ISO 11469?
Yes
No
R6
Have cadmium, lead, mercury or their compounds been added to any parts?
Yes
No
R7
Does the product contain any of the following flame retardants:
l polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)
l polybrominated
biphenyl ethers (PBDE)
l chloroparaffins
with chain length 10-13 carbon atoms and chlorine
content >50% by weight (CAS no 85535-84-8).
Yes
No
R7
oes the product contain flame retardants that are assigned one or more
D
of the following risk phrases, in accordance with EU chemical legislation:
l R45
(may cause cancer)
l R46
(may cause heritable genetic damage)
l R60
(may impair fertility)
l R61
(may cause harm to the unborn child)
Yes
No
R7
Is there a list enclosed, with name and CAS-number, on used flame retardants (it is possible to use the table below)?
Yes
No
List of flame retardants
Trade name
R8
Chemical name
and CAS no.
Used in component:
Supplied by:
Is the proportion of recyclable materials in the machine, defined according
to the WEEE directive, at least 75% by weight?
Location and date
Yes
No
Company Name
Signature of the dish washer manufacturer
Clarification of signature
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Appendix 2 Marketing of Nordic Ecolabelled Dish washers
We hereby confirm that we are acquainted with the rules governing the
Nordic Ecolabel as described in ”Regulations for the Nordic Ecolabelling of
products” 22 June 2011 or later versions.
We hereby undertake that the marketing of the dish washer will comply with
these regulations.
We hereby confirm that we are familiar with the criteria document for Nordic
Ecolabelling of Dish washers.
We undertake to ensure that the personnel responsible for marketing the Nordic
Ecolabelled dish washers within our company will receive information on the
criteria governing the Nordic Ecolabelling of Dish washers and ”Regulations for
the Nordic Ecolabelling of products” 22 June 2011 or later versions.
Place/date
Name of company
Contact person
Tel. no.
Marketing Manager Tel.no.
In the event of a change of personnel, a new confirmation must be sent to
Nordic Ecolabelling.
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